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식구 meaning and pronunciation

sikgu · family member

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71101
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 식꾸Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    한집에서 함께 사는 사람.

    English: family member — A group of people who mainly live together in the same house.

    Examples

    • 시댁 식구.
    • 집안 식구.
    • 식구가 둘러앉다.
    • 식구가 모이다.
    • 식구가 딸리다.
    • 식구를 돌보다.
  2. 2.

    (비유적으로) 한 조직에 속하여 함께 일하는 사람.

    English: family — (figurative) A group of people working together in the same organization.

    Examples

    • 공장 식구.
    • 회사 식구.
    • 새로운 식구.
    • 식구가 줄다.
    • 식구를 늘리다.
    • 식구로 받아들이다.
Origin
食口
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계 · 소개하기(가족 소개)

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